Defence Innovation
At the Swavlamban 2025 seminar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's transition into a golden era of defence innovation, driven by young entrepreneurs and a proactive approach to national security. He urged the private sector to adopt a profit-plus strategy, enhancing domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependency. The
Rajnath Singh
In his address at the Delhi Defence Dialogue, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the need for India to transition from a technology consumer to a creator. He called for building systems that facilitate the seamless adoption of new technologies, highlighting the importance of collaboration among soldiers, scientists, startups, and
Defence Innovation
During the 'Raksha Navachar Samvaad', Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh emphasized the transformation of warfare through AI, autonomous systems, and advanced technologies. He highlighted a significant increase in domestic defence acquisitions, urging innovators to create India's first Defence Unicorn. The iDEX initiative has fostered over 650 winners
T-SATS
The inaugural Tri Services Academia Technology Symposium (T-SATS) concluded on September 23, 2025, in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing collaboration between the armed forces and academia for indigenous defence research and innovation. Key figures, including Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, emphasized the importance of this partnership in transforming research into
Operation Sindoor
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan emphasized the operational effectiveness of indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) during Operation Sindoor. He called for urgent indigenisation in these technologies to enhance India's military readiness and reduce reliance on foreign systems. The recent workshop in